Baan Dum Museum, also known as the Black House Museum, is a unique and thought-provoking art museum located in Chiang Rai, Thailand. It was created by the late Thai artist Thawan Duchanee, who was inspired by the traditions of Northern Thai art as well as his personal vision of art, spirituality, and life.
The museum is a collection of more than 40 buildings, many of which are designed in the traditional Lanna architectural style but painted in black and dark tones, giving the site a dramatic and somewhat mysterious atmosphere. The buildings house a diverse collection of art, sculptures, and artifacts, some of which are dark and unsettling, reflecting themes of death, the afterlife, and nature. There are also works that incorporate animal bones, skins, and other materials, creating a bold and avant-garde representation of Thai culture, religion, and philosophy.